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As of now, a continuous cardiotocography (CTG) machine is used during labour to monitor foetal heartbeat and any foetal distress. This also helps in avoiding long duration of labour, said Dr Padmini Prasad, director, Institute of Sexual Medicine.

“Immediate action is always taken following the review of adverse incidents and we are revising policies and procedures and re-examining the way we provide training, such as cardiotocography (CTG) interpretation.

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